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New to Daz, trying to figure things out.
My name is Stefan. Sorry if this post is confusing. I have a lot rolling around in my head and I'm trying to get it out in a coherent post.
Recently found and picked up DS 4.5. I just found the tutorials on YouTube tonight.
I have been checking out the stuff in the store and noticed a lot of stuff geared toward V4, M4, and similar. I figure out V4 is Victoria 4 and M4 is Michael 4, an so on. When I did searches for V4 I found things like this,
and this,
I'm trying to figure out if one or both are "needed" to get where I can use the other stuff I see for V4. Hopefully this makes sense.
I'm sure I will have many more questions. Have to learn to crawl before you can walk. :)
Hi! I think which figure do you want to use as your main?
if you want to use Victoria4 , you just buy http://www.daz3d.com/shop/victoria-4-2-complete/
Victoria 4 is famous figure about poser user and ds user too as you know.
on the other hand if you want to use genesis (perfectly much to ds 4.5 I think)
, you better buy vicoria 5 or Micheal 5 and products for her.
genesis and victoria 4 is perfectly different figure about weight map system, and rigging.
so you can not use the Vicotira 4 bundle for genesis basically.
then VIctoria 5 is character morph for genesis new figure of ds 4.
(with individual material and etc)
and vicotira 4 and micheal 4 for genesis,
is shape morph for genesis. that means, you can change genesis shape as like as victoria 4 and micheal 4,
but it is not Vicotira 4 or mickeal 4.(weight map, rig, morphs etc)
so you better to decide. which figure you want to use first.
(of course there are some tools which can use V4 items and character for genesis,
but it is better after you play with genesis, and decide you need them or not)
hot4ewe Posts: 0
The blind leading the blind. I'm a newbie too (using Daz for all of 1 day now). I, too, was all confused about all these 'codes' - G2, M3, M4, V4 etc. It's still not all straight in my head, but I did learn a little bit (trial and error, plus one very good posting that solved a big problem for me) , and here's what little I know.
I installed the freebie Genesis set that Daz gives you. Played with the male and female figures for a while. Then bought M4 - only because I saw a LOT of wardrobe etc. for the M4 figure. Installed it and ... nothing. All I could see and use was the free Genesis figures. Was driving me nuts - and I was SURE that the problem was because I chose to put all the content stuff onto a different hard drive than the application (I have a smallish SSD drive for my OS and applications, and didn't want to overload it).
But - that wasn't the problem at all. The problem was that (in my newbie understanding of things anyway) the Genesis system is a totally different way of viewing the characters and props. The Genesis stuff is all located on the LEFT side of the screen. And the M4 figures don't show up there. The M4 figure is an 'older' figure - meaning non-Genesis. Meaning that the characters and props etc. all show up on the RIGHT side of the screen - which I believe is the way everything worked prior to the introduction of Genesis. Ya gotta hunt around to find things, drill down through folder hierarchy etc., to find your character and materials and props. As it turned out, the M4 guy was listed under 'Poser' characters. (I would NEVER have found him without that very helpful posting I mentioned above --- I can see the obvious benefit of the Genesis way of doing things ... it's all pretty visible in panels on the left).
So what this all told me is that if a figure is #5 or above, it's Genesis and you manipulate things from the left panel (Smart content etc.), and if it's an earlier model than #5 (say M3 or V4), then it's the older 'non-Genesis' version of the character and all the stuff is manipulated on the RIGHT panel.
And I don't think that much of the 'stuff' is interchangeable - that is, wardrobe items for a V4 figure might not work with the V5 (Genesis) figure. And vice versa.
I suspect that most Daz users have both - Genesis and earlier items - and use what suits best at the moment. I think that there's a lot more older stuff out there right now, while Genesis is in its growing stages, but as kitakoredaz says - ya just gotta decide what you want and need and ... do it. Either will work.
Hi spswafford
welcome :)
The latest version of Daz Studio 4.5 comes with the NEW (Genesis figure)
I'f you're new to this software you can start out by using that Genesis figure,. and you can expand the creative possibilities by purchasing additional figure shapes, skin textures, clothing and hair.
If you've been using Daz Studio for years , and perhaps started with Victoria 3, Michael 3 or Victoria 4 / Michael 4 models,. then you may already have a library of skin textures, clothing etc... built to fit those figures.
Normally,. (before genesis was developed) the clothing for Victoria 4, would only work on that model,. and the same applies to the other figures such as V3, M3. M4 etc... clothing was built to fit the figure.
NOW,. with Daz Studio, and Genesis,. the clothing for Victoria 4, or 3, can be used on the Genesis figure, and will adjust to fit that model,
If you also have the (Iconic shapes for genesis)
which provide the ability to either change the shape of genesis into one of those older figures,. or have
If you want to use V4/M4 clothing on Genesis, you'll need the (Iconic shapes for genesis) to supply the original shape, so that the new Auto-fit technology, can adjust "older clothing" and fit it to the new Genesis shape.
Hope that makes sense :)
I suspect that most Daz users have both - Genesis and earlier items - and use what suits best at the moment. I think that there's a lot more older stuff out there right now, while Genesis is in its growing stages, but as kitakoredaz says - ya just gotta decide what you want and need and ... do it. Either will work.
yes,, you are right,, and the more beteran user play with daz studio or daz figure,
the more,, say good things about them,,^^; and may not say bad things.
the feeling is dffernt I think, how you feel about "auto-fit" or their compatibility.
as for me,, U can use V4 or M4 items with auto-fit.
but U may not content with the quality. I never content them when I use auto-fit. never.
it is same about V4 and M4 character can be used with tools (you need to buy them)
yes you can, but it is different,, just use or perfectly same.
so why need to buy the not fit so much products for genesis?!
but I understand,, yes you said,, there are more and more items for V4 and M4 than genesis.
it often catch your eye than genesis items.
but ,, you remember,, the products are made for V4 and M4 not genesis.
I understand now.. the beteran user have many technic and know well about 3D figure,, so they may not feel problems if you
think it is problem ^^;
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For my own part, I'm using V4.2 and M4 almost exclusively at this time because, for the time being, these figures still have the widest available range of characters, hair, clothing and props. I understand Genesis can use V4/M4 items but just haven't gotten around to experimenting with it yet.
As you've learned by now, older (basically anything before the end of last year, from what I can gather) items, both Poser and Daz, are installed in /User/My Documents/Daz 3D/Studio/My Library, and will appear, when you start Daz Studio, in the "Content Library" which appears on the right-hand side of the Daz Studio window by default, though you can change the position of window elements to suit. The vast majority of items designed for V4/M4, from my observation so far, have originally been designed for Poser. However, almost all such items will work in Daz Studio, though you might have to make adjustments to various features - morphs, mats, etc. - to cause the item to work 100% correctly in Daz Studio. (cf. a thread I recently posted here concerning my attempts to get a pair of V4 boots and a pair of V4 stockings, designed by two different people, to work together properly. I've actually cracked the case though I will still have to make adjustments depending on figure pose.)
Thanks all for you answers.
Still not quite able to connect the dots on this. It sounds like V5, M5, and the other #5 models are Genesis shapes and skins. The iconic shapes are just that, shapes. But what would you skin them with? Any skins that work for that model series?
I'm hoping you guys can get my head straight so I can take advange of the current People Catagory sale. :)
Have been looking through the sale stuff and I think I'm getting a better understanding.
Genesis eleminates the need for morphs that series #4 and older needed, correct? Because the Genesis model allows for any varience depending on the shapes you have available to you, correct? If those questions are correct, I'm still a bit confused about the iconic shape and when they might come into play.
Anyway, If I'm thinking correctly, it might be good for me to start of with one or more of these,
and some sort of scene to put them in.
What started me down the 3D modeling path was some fantasy pics I saw. I knew computers had come a long way, but had not been paying attention to computer graphic arts. After seeing a few pics and finding out a little about the software that made it possible, I thought "hey, I think I can do that".
Right now, I'm looking at this as more of a hobby, but if I get good enough who knows. I would like to create my own fantasy pics and maybe try to duplicate some of the 2D images I have seen in to 3D (just to see if I can). With that in mind, besides the models listed above, it seems like I might want these,
I was also thinking about this,
but that seems like overkill with the other morph bundles. (I also saw skeleton and muscles sets, but I think that is stuff for pre-Genesis models.)
Other than what I've listed, it seems like I would just need wigs and clothes.
Hopefully, giving you guys a better idea where I think I want to go, will help you to get me pointed in the right direction.
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Very Quick explanation: All figures are named by a Generation number so V1 was the very first Victoria, V3 the third and V4 the Last or a Gen4 Figure. Every new generation was an improvement over the last version. When the Generation 4 (Gen4) figures came out things started to get good, by that I mean one Figure could become more than one shape. All figures before Gen4 where each a different mesh (object mesh file) so they where each needed to Have that figure. Example: To have V3 and A3 in the same Image you had to have V3 and A3 (These stand for Victoria 3 and Akio 3) and load BOTH figures. Each had their on texture sets, their own clothing and their on pose files. Then the Gen4 Figures came along. The Gen4 figures were the first to use Shape files or Full Body Morph shapes.
The Gen4 figures started using one base shape to create the other figure shapes. With the Victoria 4 shape you could now add the Akio 4 shape, and She Freak 4 and all the Female Gen4 shapes to just the one figure. That now let one figure use ALL the textures for V4 on the other Gen4 female shapes. It also let most of the Clothing for Gen4 females be used on the other shapes. And all Gen4 poses for them worked on each shape because it was just one figure SHAPED into other characters. The Gen4 Males were the same Micheal4 and Freak4 could now share textures clothes and poses as well. You needed V4 and M4 to use the other Gen4 figures. Then comes the NEW Genesis.
Genesis is the one and only Gen5 figure, the V5 and M5 and other figures for genesis are all Gen5 Shapes that only work with the Genesis Figure. The V5 and M5 are just to show that they are only for the New figure just as Akio4 (A4) was a shape for the V4 figure only. The great part with Genesis is it will take Gen4 textures for V4 or M4 and use the clothing also (Some works better than others on this part). With expansions you can also use Gen3 clothing. Genesis is the end result of all the Generations.
Now, about the Smart Content. Only Gen5 OR updated Gen4 items will show up as smart content. All the older content was designed to work in both Daz Studio and Poser. For that to work it was all designed as Poser content with Extra Daz3D files to make them work better without extra work by a Daz Studio user. The new Genesis (Gen5) figures were designed for Daz Studio FIRST so Daz3D added the Metadata to them only (the file that makes them Smart). All the Older content that does not have Metadata (Not Updated yet) will only show up in the Content Library Tab or the Poser Format folders in Daz Studio 4 and above.
I hope this has helped some.
now sale time,, (though daz often sale,, but sometimes you can not get what you want as sale prices,,
so I say about daz shop people items for genesis )
as you know genesis has some morphs already, and the best point of genesis,
it is so easy to make new shape with combination of morphs.
I do not know daz planning the new character for V5 or stehpanie5 ,
and which base character morph for genesis will have more character morph,
but you can serch morphs or charcter, comaptibility with genesis,
about your selection morphs. good selection ^^b
Genesis Evolution: Morph Bundle is official daz base head morphs and body morphs for genesis.i think.
I recommend to buy it first . (or serch bandle which conclude this morph,
eg genesis starter bundle)
of course if you get this morph, you can tweak more each part of genesis shape.
and,, some genesis character morphs need this official base morph to work well.
(if you like to use free items and serch free , lets check thread in forum ^^
I have no intention to help sales of daz. )
about victoria 5 bundle, stephanie 5 bundle, there are character which need these base morph.^^;
when I did not get evolution-morph,, it often make me disapointed,, one character need another morph,,
and,, what moprh you may need is different about each character.
eg "Asobi" need "hitomi" for genesis .
Riley need "stehpanie 5" ,genesis head morph","genesis body morph" .
about bandle,,
if you plan to buy bundle of vicotira 5 or stephanie 5,, I dare to say buy "Pro" bundle.
not starter. yuo may need "genesis anatomy" for your art. I think. as for me,,
first get only starter bandle,, then serch it,, in daz shop.. but no,,
so I needed to buy "pro bandle" again TT)
it is same about "M5",, so hiro 5 pro bandle has it? I did not know ^^;
and I recommend https://www.daz3d.com/shop/genesis-evolution-expressions
to apply base morphs for genesis. (not character morph)
this product is expression morph. so you can apply expression to your genesis by controller^^
It must be useful,, you can mix each expression easily.
if you tweak these basic morphs, (evolution morphs and expression morph)
you may learn clear how to shape each body parts of genesis (with V5 or S5, or basicfemale genesis)
as you hope in parameter tab. or shape tab.
then your choice,,
if you like fantasy, and make creature,, it may become base shape morph of your characters.
it has many shape,, so you can enjoy mixing them. yes actuall it is useful for me.
because i can not make well by 3D modeller,these creature shape.
but I can use it for base, then can tweak. it is much easy,,.to create monster or creature.
I think,, first you play and create your character with these base shape morphs.
then when you feel to need another shapes, serch new morph or character for mix them.
you more need to get clothings for fantasy,, and hairs . ( about genesis,
these are the real problem to serch what I want,,so you better check each items in bundle too.
eg,, this bundle has good hair, but another bundle has not it,, but good basic wear,, etc)
there will be another sales,, (chrsitmas sale,, or new year sale or,, about each category,, maybe next weekend ^^;)
"clothing" "Hair" etc,,so it is better wait sale time..
about skin material , you can use V4, M4 skin for genesis without problem.
if you bought character products for V4, then you want to use the skin for genesis female,or V5,
yes you can. no problem I think. and poze for V4 M4 can work with genesis too, if you apply it to genesis usually work.
(you need some tweak or serch tool to correct foot and hand, but it is not so big problem I think.
but about shape morph,,or clothing,, basically it can not worth to buy and try for genesis.
I recommend get free items for V4 or M4 , then check them with genesis.about poze, about clothings about hair etc.
after that, you think it can work well,, buy everyhitng you want^^
HI :)The iconic shapes are just that, shapes. But what would you skin them with?
The "Shapes" are "Morphs" .... but they're also used as a BASE, for Auto-fit to adjust any clothing designed for those figures, and make it work on Genesis.
They also provide the UV mapping set's for those figures,. so that you can use textures for those figures on genesis.
Once you've installed the Iconic shapes,. you would see slider controls in the parameters section in DS, for Genesis, to allow you to adjust the shape of genesis,.. into Victoria 4, or Michael 4 etc..
these are genesis morph shapes,. they're not additional figures which need to be textured separately.
Hope it helps
Thanks all. That was very helpful. By the way, besides the Daz shop, I do know about Renderosity and Content Paradise.
Based on Kit's suggestions, it seems like I would get the most starting flexibility with
and maybe the Genesis Gen4 shapes. And for some of the fantasy stuff
I'm guessing
is mainly if you want to have more muscle definition for your characters, correct?
Besides hair and clothes, would I also need to get some skin textures to go with these shapes or will the base skin in Daz/Genesis work? To clarify, skin textures beyond the base give you different looks (and in some cases are fitted to specific shapes like the Gen4 Iconic) correct?
HI spswafford :)
the Shapes,. are what is normally referred to as figure "Morphs" so,.. in practical terms , they're seen as shape changing controls within the program,. which alter the shape of the genesis model.
the Iconic shapes also provide a base "reference" figure, for UV mapping and Auto-fit, so that clothes designed originally to be used on V3/V4 etc, can be used on genesis.
the skin texture's can be applied to genesis, either before or after you adjust the shape of genesis to be a male / female / troll / child, etc...
there's an option in the Daz Studio Surfaces tab, where you can Change the UV mapping to one for a different figure, such as V5. M5. V4, M4 etc.. depending on what figures you have. so that genesis can use those texture sets.
As for the actual textures,..
Any textures made for genesis will work on all possible figure variations.
You can also use textures from figures like V4, M4 etc.. and V3.M3 if you have those figure shapes.
Some genesis figures, such as Victoria 5, and Michael 5, come with a Skin texture set, as well as the new body / head shape.skin textures beyond the base give you different looks (and in some cases are fitted to specific shapes like the Gen4 Iconic) correct?
the Iconic shapes for genesis, provide the Shape, but have no textures , as these are not separate figures, they give you the ability to change the genesis shape to any combination of those shapes.
hope that makes sense :)
Hey 3DAGE,
At first, your last post did not make sense. I did not fully understand It. I was looking around and found this
(By the way, I'm getting the impression that Genesis is still new and things are just starting to come around for it, but it will make things more standardized)
When I watched the "See How Genesis Works" video about half way down the page, I read your response again and some things started falling into place. So if I have a Gen5 model and the Gen4 Iconic morphs, because of how Genesis works the Gen5 skin should work on another Genesis morph (V5 and V4 for example)(I think that was what you were saying), correct?
If that is not correct, let me try to explain my thinking. While reading these responses I'm going through the store, looking at stuff and I see something like this
I see the requirement at the top "Genesis Evolution: Head Morphs", ok no problem. Toward the bottom I see "Compatible 3D Figures - Genesis, Victoria 4". If I understand correctly this can be used with the Genesis figure or V4 (or V4 Iconic if you do not have V4), correct?
Whereas something like this
the requirement says V4.2 morph++. Does that only work with V4.2 morph++ or should it also work with V4 Iconic?
By the way, I'm guessing any clothes I see on these figues is optional unless listed as included?
Sorry if it seems like I'm going in circles.Post edited by spswafford on
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Yes, And even on the Generation 4 V4 character also.spswafford said:Hey 3DAGE,
At first, your last post did not make sense. I did not fully understand It. I was looking around and found this
(By the way, I'm getting the impression that Genesis is still new and things are just starting to come around for it, but it will make things more standardized)Genesis is still new but now the Standard for many content creators (PA's). The reason is Genesis can become any humanoid shape and it is easier to make clothing for. Once made the Clothing will work on 99% of any of the Genesis Shapes.spswafford said:When I watched the "See How Genesis Works" video about half way down the page, I read your response again and some things started falling into place. So if I have a Gen5 model and the Gen4 Iconic morphs, because of how Genesis works the Gen5 skin should work on another Genesis morph (V5 and V4 for example)(I think that was what you were saying), correct?Yes, all Genesis textures will work on ANY genesis shape.
If that is not correct, let me try to explain my thinking. While reading these responses I'm going through the store, looking at stuff and I see something like this
I see the requirement at the top "Genesis Evolution: Head Morphs", ok no problem. Toward the bottom I see "Compatible 3D Figures - Genesis, Victoria 4". If I understand correctly this can be used with the Genesis figure or V4 (or V4 Iconic if you do not have V4), correct?
Whereas something like this
the requirement says V4.2 morph++. Does that only work with V4.2 morph++ or should it also work with V4 Iconic?
By the way, I'm guessing any clothes I see on these figues is optional unless listed as included?
Sorry if it seems like I'm going in circles.This would only work on the Generation 4 V4 figure to create the shape of the character. You could use ALL the textures on Genesis in any of it's shapes just by setting Genesis to use V4 UV maps. All V4 and M4 textures can be used on any Genesis shape just by setting it to use the proper UV map.
I hope this helps some.
Hi spswafford :)
Just to add ....
If a product is advertised for use on V4, ..and it says it requires the Morphs++ package for V4,..
what that means is that the head and body shape for that "Character" have been created using the Morphs++ product.
So,.. Although the Skin texture will work on Genesis (and any shape combinations you can change genesis into)
the actual head and body styling of that character, is only going to be achievable if you use the V4.2 base figure and the morphs++ for it.
The head and body shape of Genesis,. can be changed into V4's default shape,. (if you have the iconic shapes) but it wont change into all the possible " Victoria 4 character" shapes,.
But,. the main Textures from that "V4 product",. Will work on Genesis.
I believe there is a product called Gen X,.. which can allow you to transfer the morphs from a V4 figure, to Genesis if you wanted to accurately reproduce that "V4 character" (head and body shape) .. using the Genesis figure,. instead of V4.
it seems a bit pointless to me since you would need to have the V4 base figure, and the morphs++ pack, (and the V4 character) in order to be able to transfer all of the Morphs into genesis,..
it sounds simpler to load the character as it was intended,.. using the V4 model.
or use the textures from that character on Genesis, and change the face shape to something you like.
Hopefully hat makes some sense :)
3DAGE, that was one of the things I was wondering.
Thanks to all for your answers. I'm sure I will have more questions, hopefully nothing that is covered in one of the how-to's on YouTube. :)


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"To move our chronic fatigue syndrome [ME/CFS] and fibromyalgia knowledge base ahead, we need the help of your readers," writes Benjamin H Natelson, MD, director of the Pain & Fatigue Research Center at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Natelson has been a world leader in research to better characterize ME/CFS and FM for many years, and recently published an overview of scientific findings to date which would support the belief that fibromyalgia and ME/CFS, though often overlapping, are separate illnesses.
But the work continues, and the Pain & Fatigue Research Center is now recruiting volunteers with a diagnosis of ME/CFS or fibromyalgia, and healthy volunteers, for several studies described at www.PainAndFatigue.com. Study participants' evaluations are free, and for individuals who can get to NYC, the Center will pay for local travel and a small stipend for the patient's time.
The general objectives of currently recruiting studies are as follows:
• NEW CFS study: How well is the current process for diagnosing CFS working across the US, and what might be a workable approach? "Patients will have a diagnostic evaluation, complete questionnaires, and answer questions about family history of illness and the effect of the illness on function, mood, and other abilities." Patients can participate without changing their current treatment. No costs; stipend.
• NEW CFS study: Is a brain problem the cause of CFS for some patients? If CFS patients in this study have abnormalities on three dimensions – on tests of spinal fluid, neuropsychological cognitive function tests, and brain imaging – "that will mean that a brain problem is the cause of CFS for those patients." And that will be a step toward developing new treatments. Inclusion criteria include either not currently taking any brain-active medicines, or willingness to come off these medicines with a doctor's guidance for a 2-week period. No costs; stipend.
• NEW CFS study: What is the role of oxidative stress in CFS – its possible impact on brain chemicals – and can the deficit be reversed, or symptoms improved with a food-based antioxidant supplement? This follows a series of studies suggesting that CFS may be caused in part by oxidative stress. Involves brain imaging and collection of urine and blood samples. Free medical evaluation and modest stipend.
• ONGOING Fibromyalgia study: Could the drug milnacipran improve brain fog in those fibromyalgia patients who are found to have an abnormality in brain chemistry? Dr. Natelson's team recently found evidence of this abnormality in the brain chemistry of some CFS and FM patients. "Subjects in this study will come in to the center for a free medical evaluation to determine if they have FM. They will then fill out some questionnaires, do a 20-minute test for brain fog and undergo brain MR imaging. Afterwards, subjects will either receive Milnacipran or a placebo (inactive substance) for 8 weeks. Having some patients take placebo lets the researchers figure out the role of the drug. At the end, testing will be repeated to learn the effects of the drug on improving FM."
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Researchers have found that all medications are equal in government programs and that Medicare diabetes patients are two-to-three times more likely to receive brand-name medications than patients in the VA healthcare system, reports Medical News Today. The study was funded by the Veterans Association, National Institutes of Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and included data for more than 1 million Medicare patients and 500,000 veterans. "Our study shows that we can make a big dent in Medicare spending simply by changing the kinds of medications people are using—and physicians are prescribing," the lead author told Medical News, which notes Medicare works with more than 1,000 payers, while the VA uses a single formulary.


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Industry MEPs vote to keep subsidising food-based biofuels until 2030
A proposal by the European Parliament's industry committee on the use of biofuels risks increasing emissions in transport, pushing up global food prices and negatively impacting people around the world who live from the land, Oxfam and green NGO Transport & Environment warn.
Conditions for talks on return of Rohingya refugees not yet in place
Refugees are still arriving, deeply traumatized by what they have experienced, and must have the right to choose for themselves whether they would like to return to Myanmar.
Yemen: reopening of ports to aid only is pitiful bartering with people's lives
In response to the Saudi Arabia-led coalition's announcement to reopen Hodeidah port and Sanaa airport to humanitarian assistance, Oxfam says this is an empty gesture while millions of Yemenis sees their lives threatened by the two-week blockade on the country.
Ambitious vision lacking in EU's 2018 budget, say NGOs
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Paradise Papers data files reveal industrial scale tax abuse
Following the release of data on thousands of companies and individuals registered with Appleby, the law firm at the heart of the Paradise Papers scandal, Susana Ruiz, Oxfam's policy advisor on tax
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What is the shariah say about compansation.when someone unintantionly causes any financial damage to any person,should he be liable to pay compansation or not?
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I have a flat on the first floor of an apartment and on the ground floor there is a chemist store.my flat is empty no one is staying there. one day i came to know that my water pump was not operating, so i took a plumber with me to take the water pump out of the main water line and give the pump to motor winder to repair it,plumber took the motor pump out of the main line but forgot to close the main line with a cork.after completing the task we closed the door and went away. the next day when the water force was high the water came up and started filling on the floor of my flat,but unfortunately some water went in the chemist shop on the ground floor of my flat and causes some damage to his laptop. now the owner of the shop want compansation from me can i have to pay the compansation or not?all that happen is absolutely unintentionly and also it was a mistake of plumber not from me. and also cost of repairing of the laptop said by the owner of the shop is 12000 rupees while his son says 13500 rupees. both are saying diffrent cost so it is also doubt full . plz clarify what shariat says .
The general principle with regard to material damage is that the one who damages something is liable for it, whether he did it deliberately or by mistake, but there is no sin on one who did it by mistake.
A hired worker -- such as the plumber -- is not liable unless he overstepped the mark or was negligent. What you mentioned about him forgetting to close the main water line is regarded as negligence and carelessness, so he is liable for whatever was damaged as a result of that.
Al-'Izz ibn 'Abd al-Salaam (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Liability dictates compensation, and compensation is not waived in cases of forgetfulness. End quote.
Qawaa'id al-Ahkaam, 2/4
Al-Zarkashi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Forgetfulness means that there is no sin in cases of damage, but it does not mean that the person is not liable. End quote.
Al-Manthoor fi'l-Qawa'id, 3/275.
In al-Mawsoo'ah al-Fiqhiyyah (7/167) it says: If a hired worker is neglectful, then he is liable. End quote.
Based on that, the plumber is the one who is liable for the damage caused to the laptop. The basic principle with regard to liability is that what can be replaced must be replaced, and if the damaged item cannot be replaced, its value must be paid instead. So he has to buy something to replace the damaged part, if possible, otherwise he has to pay its value. The amount in question should be determined in consultation with experts.
And Allah knows best.


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Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility's Byrne talks progress on clean energy development
Delaware has led the way in fostering efficiency and sustainable energy development through its "Sustainable Energy Utility." How can other regions learn from Delaware's progress? During today's OnPoint, John Byrne, distinguished professor of energy and climate policy at the University of Delaware's Center for Energy and Environment and co-chairman of Delaware's Sustainable Energy Utility, discusses the SEU's impact on Delaware's sustainability. He explains how the SEU is helping to mobilize financing from the private sector and talks about its impact on standard utilities.


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New York State Invasive Species Information
Origin and Introduction:
Lonicera tatarica is native to Central Asia and Southern Russia and is believed to have been introduced into North America for ornamental purposes as early as the 1750s. Lonicera japonica, – a native of China, Japan and Korea – was introduced for horticultural purposes in 1806 on Long Island; it was widely distributed as a garden plant through the early-1900s when it was finally recognized as a weed. Lonicera maackii, also native to China, Japan and Korea, was introduced as seeds to arboreta throughout the U.S. in the late-1800s to determine whether the plant would grow in North America. This species of honeysuckle was utilized as a soil stabilization and wildlife planning until the mid-1980s and is still available for sale on-line. Lonicera morrowii, a native of Japan, was imported to Massachusetts in the 1860s and was later released as an ornamental. All four species have escaped cultivation and are easily spread by birds.
Lonicera morrowii, Lonicera tatarica, and Lonicera maackii, are perennial shrubs; Lonicera japonica is a perennial woody vine (although its leaves can remain green throughout mild winters). The shrub forms range from 6 to 15 feet in height, while vines can reach 30 feet in length. The egg-shaped leaves range from 1 to 3 inches in length and are arranged oppositely along stems. Invasive honeysuckles begin flowering from May to June and bear small (less than 1 inch long), very fragrant tubular flowers ranging from creamy white through various shades of pink to crimson. Lonicera morrowii and Lonicera tatarica produce ¼ inch red berries from mid-summer through early-fall; Lonicera maackii's dark-red berries don't ripen until late-fall; Lonicera japonica produces dark-purple or black berries in the fall. Stems of all four are hollow.
All three species can form very dense populations that can outcompete and suppress the growth of native plant species. These dense stands suppress the growth of other native species. Lonicera maackii leafs out very early in spring, giving it a competitive advantage over native plants. Lonicera japonica leaves are semi-evergreen allowing the plant to grow longer into the winter and giving it a competitive advantage over native vegetation. It shades out understory growth preventing the success of native understory plants and tree seedlings. Its vigorous vine growth covers native trees; the weight of the vine growth can bring down weak trees. By decreasing light availability to the understory, these invasive honeysuckles can alter habitats by depleting soil moisture and nutrients. The invasive honeysuckle berries do not contain the amount of fat and nutrients present in native honeysuckle berries; eating large amounts of the less nutritious invasive berries rather than native berries can have negative impacts on migrating.
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Because these plants spread rapidly via birds eating seeds, control should be started in late-summer or early-fall before seeds are ready to be dispersed. In early stages of invasion, or in cases where populations are at low levels, hand removal of honeysuckle seedlings or young plants is a viable option when repeated annually. Systemic herbicides can be utilized in cases of heavy infestation. Specific state rules should be followed and the appropriate (low environment impact, legally labeled for control of these plants) herbicides should be used. For invasive honeysuckles growing in open habitats, prescribed burning may be an effective control alternative.


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The Ethics Commission consists of five Commissioners. They are appointed by the Governor and serve for four-year staggered terms. The Commission holds monthly public meetings during which it issues Advisory Opinions and receives complaints filed by the Inspector General. Members may not be elected officials, state employees, or lobbyists. No more than three may be from the same political party.
James Clevenger, Chairman was appointed to a four year term by Governor Joseph Kernan in 2004 and reappointed to another four year term by Governor Mitch Daniels in 2008. In January of 2012 he was appointed as Chairman, and reappointed as Chairman in November of 2013. Mr. Clevenger has practiced law since 1978 and is a partner with the law offices of Wyland, Humphrey, Wagner & Clevenger LLP in Plymouth, Indiana. He received his B.A. from Hanover College and his J.D. from Indiana University. He currently holds the position of County Attorney for Marshall County.
Priscilla D. Keith was appointed to a four year term by Governor Joseph Kernan in 2004 and reappointed to another four year term by Governor Mitch Daniels in 2007 and in September 2011. Ms. Keith currently serves as Adjunct Professor and Director of Research and Projects for the Hall Center for Law and Health at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Bob Jamison was appointed by Governor Daniels in March 2009 and reappointed by Governor Pence in November of 2013. He is a native of Western Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is retired from the Indianapolis Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and served as a Special Agent and Senior Resident Agent in the New Albany Resident Agency from 1972-2000.
Dr. Daryl Yost was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels in June 2010, and reappointed by Governor Pence in November of 2013. Dr. Yost earned his undergraduate degree in 1958 from Manchester College where he graduated with a B.S. in Sociology and English. He taught in the Richmond, Kokomo, and Fort Wayne Community School systems while pursuing his M.A. in Education/Counseling from Ball State University. Dr. Yost received his Ed.D from Ball State University in 1966. Dr. Yost currently serves as the Director of the Certified Technology Park of the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center.
Peter Nugent was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels in January, 2012. He has practiced law since 1987. He is a native of Indianapolis, and received his B.S. in Accounting from Indiana University in 1984 and his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1987. He currently practices law with the law firm of Thomas & Nugent in Indianapolis.


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Release Date: April 3, 2012
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The new documentary "Bully" starts a valuable conversation about bullying, but illustrates how many schools lack adequate training to cope with this all-too-common problem, according to the director of the University at Buffalo's Jean M. Alberti Center for the Prevention of Bullying Abuse and School Violence.
"'Bully' is a powerful documentary," says Amanda B. Nickerson, PhD, associate professor in UB's Graduate School of Education. "This film is going to start or continue a conversation in all of our communities about bullying."
Following her appointment last year as the first director of UB's Alberti Center, Nickerson has been a frequent national spokeswoman on the topic of bullying.
"Although the film presents some hope for how we can make change, the school staff profiled in the film do not have the training and resources necessary to help them create positive outcomes," she says.
Nickerson, an expert consultant for Education.com, participated on a panel for a town hall meeting at the National Association of Elementary School Principals conference in Seattle on March 22. After viewing the film's trailer, panel members said the movie presented "an opportunity to engage in conversation about how the entire community can work together to create a culture of kindness, respect and inclusion in the schools, and to respond consistently and effectively when incidents occur."
The movie, which debuted March 31, is scheduled to premier in Buffalo Friday, April 20. Several groups at UB, including representatives from Wellness Education Services, UB Honors College, Amnesty International and UB's LGBT community, plan to screen the film Sunday, April 22.
Nickerson says she is pleased that many news stories about the film have listed resources available to assist schools, parents and communities: http://bit.ly/HaG9V8
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Stopbullying.gov, www.stopbullying.gov.
Education.com, www.education.com/topic/school-bullying-teasing.
UB's Jean M. Alberti Center, www.education.com/topic/school-bullying-teasing.
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Oxfam response to UNHCR's announcement of two million Syrian refugees
In response to the UNHCR's announcement that the number of Syrian refugees has reached two million, Oxfam's Syria Response Campaign Manager, Claire Seaward, based in Jordan, said:
"We are appalled that this landmark has been reached today.
"Enough is enough. A generation of Syrians is paying too high a price in this conflict. They have been seriously let down by the international community, which has failed to prioritise a political solution to the conflict. That must change. World leaders - especially President Obama and President Putin - must ensure the long-promised peace talks take place as soon as possible.
"Every day more refugees cross the borders into neighboring countries – often traumatized and in need of the basics: food, water and shelter. But the humanitarian response to the crisis is stretched to the limit. Donor countries must continue to dig deep and donate to the UN appeals that are still only 41 per cent funded."
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Zahra Akkerhuys, Oxfam Press Officer, +44 7525 901932, skype: zakkerhuys1
What Oxfam is doing
Oxfam has so far reached 200,000 people with humanitarian aid, and we are hoping to reach 650,000 by the end of the year in Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.
Having recently secured permission to provide aid within Syrian borders, we are now providing water and sanitation facilities and system repairs. We are also providing training to water technicians and hoping to work on solid waste management.
Please sign our petition for #SyriaPeaceTalks.
Still need more reasons to sign?
Read: Why peace talks are the only way forward for Syria
Or hear Reema's moving recollection of her last days in Syria
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa, Cabo San Lucas
Carretera Transpeninsular Km 10.3, CSL-SJC, Lote A-1 Cabo del sol, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, 23410, Mexico
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa, Cabo San Lucasfrom $340
- Grand Club Room
- Suite (Master)
- Deluxe Room
- Deluxe Room, Ocean View
- Superior Room, Partial Ocean View
- Junior Suite
- Room, 3 Bedrooms (Plus)
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At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 527 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 8 floors
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Express check-in/out
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Up to 2 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Free children's club (ages 4 - 12)
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Free valet parking
- Shopping center shuttle *
Other information
- All-inclusive (taxes and gratuities included)
- Resort fee included
In the hotel
Taking the kids?
- Children's club (free)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
Food and drink
- 9 restaurants
- 6 bars/lounges
- 2 poolside bars
- Coffee shop/café
- Snack bar/deli
- Swim-up bar
- 24-hour room service
Things to do
- On private beach
- Beach cabanas (surcharge)
- Number of outdoor pools - 6
- Children's pool
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Nightclub
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool cabanas (surcharge)
- Number of spa tubs - 4
- Beach umbrellas
- Swim-up bar 1
- Steam room
- Beach towels
- Pool sun loungers
- Sauna
- Pool umbrellas
Working away
- Business center
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms 9
- Conference space size (feet) - 13778
- Conference space size (meters) - 1280
- Conference center
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of buildings/towers - 13
- Year Built 1999
- Elevator/lift
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
In the room
Home comforts
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Down comforter
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium bedding
- Pillowtop mattress
Things to enjoy
- Balcony
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
Be entertained
- 32-inch LCD TV
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channels
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Access via exterior corridors
Also popular with travelers from the USA
Special features
All inclusive
This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities and taxes are included. Additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
- All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
- 24-hour room service
- In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Activities and facilities/equipment
All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.
Water activities
- Snorkeling
Land activities
- Fitness facilities
- Volleyball
- Aerobics
- Bartending
- Cooking
- Yoga
Kids' club
- Supervised activities for children between 4 and 12 years old
- Onsite live performances
- Theme parties
Not included
- Golf green fees
- Use of golf equipment
- Motorized water sports
- Scuba-diving excursions
- Premium food items
- Bottled wine
- Bottled liquor
- Airport transfers
- Childcare
- Laundry/dry cleaning services
- Spa/beauty facilities and services
- Activities and services offered by independent operators
- Offsite tours
- Transportation to offsite activities
The hotel's SOMMA winespa incorporates grapes and wine in a selection of the finest contemporary treatments and services (surcharge). The SOMMA winespa features 15 treatment rooms, a fitness center, wet and dry saunas, and a juice and wine bar.
DiningRosato - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Vina del Mar - Overlooking the pool and garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Peninsula - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
La Bodega - This steakhouse specializes in Argentinean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
El Mexicano - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa, Cabo San Lucas's small print
Also known as
- Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf
- Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos Golf Cabo San Lucas
- Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos Golf
- Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf And Spa
- Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf Hotel Cabo San Lucas
- Fiesta Americana Cabo San Lucas
- Fiesta Americana Los Cabos
- Cabo San Lucas Fiesta Americana
- Los Cabos Fiesta Americana Resort
This property has a strict no-party policy. Bookings for individuals or groups for the purpose of attending parties are prohibited and will be rejected. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
The charges below are included in the total price displayed:
- Resort fee
Optional extras
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MXN 160 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
What's around Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa, Cabo San Lucas
Top spots nearby
Recommended by this property
- Cabo del Sol Golf Club (11-minute walk)
- Santa Maria Beach (18-minute walk)
- Medano Beach (4.2 mi / 6.7 km)
- The Arch (5.1 mi / 8.1 km)
- Lover's Beach (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Marina Cabo San Lucas (5.5 mi / 8.9 km)
- Cabo Real Golf Course (6.4 mi / 10.3 km)
- San Jose del Cabo Art District (13 mi / 20.9 km)
Getting around
- San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.) - 34 min drive
- Free self parking
- Free valet parking
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Recent reviews
Fabulous 8.8 From 480 reviews
We stayed 3 nights at Fiesta Americana and had a great experience. The room was comfortable and had a great view. It was fun being able to watch whales from the beach. Food was great and the staff very attentive. We also played the Desert Golf course one afternoon and it was beautiful.


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SANIBEL | Bordered by tangled mangroves on one side and saltwater shallows on the other, this winding sand track is one of Lee County's most singular roads.
It leads to an equally singular place: Sanibel's Woodring Point, home to former CIA chief Porter Goss, renowned photographer Charlie McCullough and descendants of island pioneers who claimed it in the 1800s.
The Woodring family, whose late matriarch, Esperanza, was a legendary fishing guide, is negotiating with nonprofit and county agencies to sell 6� acres and a handful of vintage buildings for about $6 million. The buy would protect some of the island's last undeveloped land, connect key natural areas where at least a dozen federally and state-listed species live and preserve the historic homestead.
"Woodring Point is part of the soul of the island," said retired Sanibel physician Tom Hanson, who with his wife, Laura, gave $25,000 this month to the Ding Darling Wildlife Society, the nonprofit group that supports the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, one of the partners in the potential land buy. Their gift brought the group's preservation campaign total to $844,000.
The goal is to raise $1.8 million by September, with Lee County's Conservation 20/20 program chipping in about $3 million. It would be the first 20/20 purchase on the island, said conservation lands program coordinator Lynda Thompson. "And a big, giant plus for us is that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has offered to manage our portion because it's very, very expensive to do that."
The deal hasn't progressed to the point of a vote by the Lee County Commission, but if it does, John Manning, whose District 1 includes the island, said "It sounds like a good deal to me and a good thing to pursue."
Negotiations and appraisals are ongoing, but society director Birgie Vertesch's ballpark estimate is about $6 million.
If the purchase goes through, the refuge will manage both parcels, which together form a key piece in the conservation land jigsaw puzzle and would re-establish an intact natural system on Woodring Point. In return, property owners Jean and Ralph Woodring, who run the island's Bait Box and sell live shrimp from their dock, would be able to keep living in their house for the rest of their lives. Once they died, the home would be preserved and opened to visitors as a historic attraction.
"It's such a special, special place," Jean said on a recent morning, her gaze sweeping from her century-old two-story frame house to the glittering bay. "We really want this to happen."
So does next-door-neighbor Goss, whose $750,000 homesite was carved in 1998 from Woodring land. "Just look," he says from his rooftop aerie, directing a visitor's attention from osprey nests to the long dock and the calm water beyond. "There's nowhere else like this."
It's a remnant of island life before the causeway, when most Sanibel famililes were hardy fisherfolk like the Woodrings and before it was discovered by well-heeled Northerners, many of whom brought a keen preservation ethic. More than 60 percent of the island, population about 6,000, is conservation land.
If the deal doesn't go through, and the property's not preserved, the land is zoned for as many as five homes, each allowed a dock built in Tarpon Bay, which shelters more than 80 animal and plant species, said society president John McCabe.
"Construction of new homes and the increase in boat traffic would have significant impact on the habitat of both the land and marine species that live or feed on or near this property," McCabe said. "Tarpon Bay is the water opening to the refuge."
The bay's warm waters, which range from amber to turquoise, are full of rookery islands, grass flats and a channel used by commuting manatees, one of many endangered species that rely on it.
So does the rare smalltooth sawfish, which grows to 16 feet and gives birth to live babies, who spend their infancy in the safety of the shallows and mangrove roots. "Tarpon Bay is one of their key nurseries," McCabe said.
Saving it makes perfect sense for an island with a reputation for a strong conservation ethic, Vertesch said. "We continue to value our lands and waters ... We are doing our part today (as) people like Teddy Roosevelt, 'Ding' Darling and so many others before us did generations ago."
Sanibel Looks to Preserve Its 'Soul'
SANIBEL | Bordered by tangled mangroves on one side and saltwater shallows on the other, this winding sand track is one of Lee County's most singular roads.


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Three projects that will take your staircase up a notch
Just because staircases are functional and constantly getting stepped on doesn't mean they don't deserve a little interior design respect, too.
These three projects prove that stairs can be both practical and pretty.
Tile under toes
On the more difficult side of the home-improvement scale is tiling a staircase. Adding patterned tile to staircase risers is creative and makes quite an impression on guests.
"We were almost done building our home when we had to decide what to do with the staircase -- it was our final project," says Deb Delman, a high school teacher in Portland, Ore., who built her home from the ground up. "The rest of the house is full of artistic projects, so we knew we wanted to do something unusual and really colorful with the stairs. I'd tiled our bathroom before, and it turned out nice, which made me think of tiling the riser."
Delman chose a beautiful Mexican tile and got to work. The toughest part was cutting all of the tiles to be the right size and shape for the risers, she says. "We ran out of tile toward the end and had to make a sort of mosaic design on the bottom step."
After the installation, Delman finished it off with black grout that wouldn't show dirt. "All in all, it took us about 100 hours to get the project finished -- two full weekend days and a lot of weeknights," she says. "But the end result was worth it."
What's up, ombré?
If there's a project that doesn't need a lot of time or know-how, it's this one: With a few swipes of a paintbrush, plain balusters can be transformed with an ombré paint job.
"We were in the middle of renovating the staircase and I thought it would be fun to paint the balusters in increasingly darker shades of blue," says Angie Campbell. Campbell, a marketing director, keeps a blog called Angie's Roost about the household projects she tackles in the Brewer, Maine, home she shares with her husband. "I thought I was so creative, until I searched online and realized I wasn't the first person to come up with this idea."
Campbell went to the paint store and picked up small sample paint jars in nine different shades of blue (this saved her from buying larger cans of paint). After a few coats, she had a fun, eye-catching staircase.
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For those who feel comfortable measuring and creating patterns, chevron stripes can add a bold punch to your risers.
"My stair risers used to be plain white, and after only a few years they started looking really dirty from people walking up and down them," says Sharon Askew, an interior decorator in upstate New York and writer of a blog called Serendipity. "So when I saw an online video showing how to paint chevron stripes on the risers, I thought: I can do that!"
Askew started by cutting a piece of heavy cardstock (she actually used a cereal box) into a triangle shape. That way she could trace the edges for her lines and the angle of the stripes would match from one riser to the next.
She then painted a base coat of white on the risers, penciled out the pattern, taped the areas she wanted to stay white with blue painter's tape and brushed over the exposed sections with black paint. "It sounds complicated, but the whole thing took me less than two hours," Askew says. "The next day I did a few touch-ups where the paint bled, but they are holding up great. And they make me smile every time I walk up the stairs."


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All the digital news stories you missed this week
Mobile search, WhatsApp, same-day click-and-collect, digital currency and autonomous cars.
It's just another week jam-packed with digital news.
Commence your catch-up...
Black Friday landing pages analysed: AO.com to Tesco
Some retailers are making basic errors preparing their landing pages for Black Friday.
As we've discussed previously, retailers need a year-round Black Friday landing page to ensure that they achieve decent search rankings and keep their audience informed.
Granted, Black Friday only truly hit the British consciousness during 2014's elbow-fest, but some websites have missing pages or redirects where their Black Friday landing pages once were.
Amazon muscles in on supermarkets' search rankings
A recent study found that Tesco was the most visible supermarket website in mobile searches on Google UK.
This may come as no surprise, since Tesco dominates the grocery market in general. What is surprising though, is how much Amazon has muscled in on this market.
Grocery mobile apps: Are retailers catering to repeat customers?
In recent weeks I've been investigating how grocery retailers handle the online customer experience.
Ecommerce is a small but growing channel for the grocery industry so it's important to offer a decent UX.
How grocery retailers use email to convert new customers
In recent weeks I've been conducting various user tests on grocery store websites, and in the process I've registered my details with most of the UK's biggest brands.
My inbox is now slowly filling up with welcome emails and other marketing messages trying to lure me back to their ecommerce sites.
How do Waitrose and Tesco use on-site content marketing?
As online grocery shopping becomes increasingly popular retailers need to find ways of generating traffic and attracting new customers.
Content marketing is one way of achieving this, though competition is fierce in the world of online food and recipe ideas.
Customer acquisition among online grocers: What's on offer?
When grocery retailers were publishing their sales figures one of the common trends was an increase in online revenues.
This was good news as sales in brick-and-mortar stores were generally down.
Which retailers had a good Christmas online?
It's that time of year when retailers report on Christmas trading, so I've rounded up some of the key ecommerce figures.
As IMRG reports, ecommerce continued to grow, with the market worth £104bn in 2014, up 14% YOY.
Not every retailer had a great Christmas though...
How are retailers promoting click & collect online?
Everyone knows that click and collect is a hugely popular delivery option among shoppers, but it seems that some retailers have failed to adequately prepare for the Christmas rush.
Tesco has already suffered a fulfilment disaster after failing to deliver loads of Black Friday click and collect orders on time.
How retailers handle site search for the most popular Christmas gifts
In which we take a selection of the most popular gifts this Christmas and see how some of the top UK retailers' site search handles them.
When I begin typing 'Frozen Snow Glow Elsa' into Amazon's search box, will the item immediately appear at the top of the predictive text suggestions? When I search for 'Nerf' at John Lewis will the first product listing be its most popular model 'The Demolisher'. Will Toys R Us direct me to the correct 'Transformers Grimlock' toy?
Seven of the best social campaigns from November 2014
December is upon us so now's the time to roundup the finest social campaigns we saw in the past 30 days or so.
As always this list is based purely on things that I thought were clever, inspirational or just plain noteworthy.
Black Friday takes out some major ecommerce sites
This year, thanks to the greater promotion from retailers, Black Friday seems to have taken hold in earnest in the UK.
The scenes from 24 hour Tesco and Sainsbury's stores suggest that retailers didn't realise Black Friday was going to be so popular, and the websites of some big names have also struggled to cope.


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New Spirit book offers updated history of Groundhog Day
PUNXSUTAWNEY — More than six months of planning, day-to-day research and organization has finally come to a fulfilling completion with the recent production of Phil's 125th Birthday Celebration book, "1886-2011: Groundhog Day, 125 Years" created by The Punxsutawney Spirit.
Thanks to Spirit employee Jennifer Skarbek Smith, who has been developing the very informative, up-to-date account of Phil's 125 years of legendary status in our community, The Spirit is proud to produce yet another landmark keepsake edition about our town's biggest attraction and most famous celebrity — Punxsutawney Phil. Nothing could be more fitting to celebrate this milestone birthday than to reminisce and to recall Phil's history over the past century and a quarter.
The Spirit has continuously been known for creating keepsake issues recording remarkable events, celebrations and history for our area; this latest book is yet another valuable resource for Punxsutawney residents.
The legend of Punxsy's weather forecasting groundhog has been documented many times over in the past, but Phil's 125 Birthday Celebration book adds a new twist to Phil's worldwide fame.
Organizing past and present records and time lines through events, photos and fun facts, The Spirit wanted to create a keepsake that takes its readers on an enjoyable journey from the earliest day of the "Groundhoggers" to 2011, with highlights of special moments in the story of Phil's ever-growing popularity.
"I just started really looking at old reports and just how the tradition started, and I just tried to capture the essence of that and put a contemporary touch on it," Smith said.
Even though Smith has lived in the Punxsy area — the Weather Capital of the World — all her life, there were some aspects about the legend that she didn't know, such as the fact that the groundhog was not known as Phil until 1976, and that in 1943, there was no Groundhog Day on
account of World War II.
"I'm really excited for people to see it, because I think it really captures the whole tradition and the evolution of it," Smith said. "It's fun and interesting, and not just the same old story again about a groundhog seeing his shadow."
The last such book project about Punxsutawney Phil produced by The Spirit was published in 1992. But since that time, many events have occurred, notably the release of the Columbia Pictures film "Groundhog Day" in 1993, and the subsequent Punxsy Phil mania that continues today.
"There's a whole new generation that isn't familiar with some of the old facts, and I think if they want to keep the legend going on, you need to include the current, younger generation." Smith said. "The community is part of its tradition. It can't be separated."
Mike Johnston, Inner Circle vice-president, said 2011 marks 20 years that he has been a member of the Groundhog Club, yet he is still amazed by Punxsy Phil's ever-growing popularity.
It's come a long way since 1992, he said, recalling that upon asking what he should do as a new member of the Inner Circle, then-President James Means replied, "Oh, don't worry about it. We don't do much."
He said the book covers the memorable Groundhog Day events since 1992, such as the mania after the film debut; the "Phantastic Phils!" and Beanie Babies; and former Gov. Ed Rendell's visit to Groundhog Day in 2003.
"These are all things we don't want to forget," Johnston said.
Marlene Lellock, executive director of the Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce, said guests visit the Chamber seeking information about Groundhog Day history, "but it's more than you can tell from behind the counter."
She said the book "hits the highlights and encapsulates the history, so I think it will sell well."
"I am very proud The Spirit has created a special anniversary book for Phil's 125th Birthday Celebration," Spirit publisher Mary Jude Troupe said. "It was time to bring Phil's story up to date in honor of his landmark birthday. Countless hours went into organizing things we knew about Phil and things we may have never known before.
"Jennifer Smith and Bridey Shawgo, the composing staffer who created the book's design and layout, did a wonderful job of making this historical issue fresh and current and a great read for all," she said. "From one point or another, the entire staff played a role in producing this outstanding product for our readers.
"In The Spirit tradition, we felt the need to create an issue for Phil's birthday, but it was also important to give back to the community with the donations that were made possible from those generous advertisers who always support The Spirit's work," Troupe said. "We could not produce these keepsake documents without the willingness of our advertisers to believe in our products, and we would like to thank each and every advertiser that participated."
A $1,000 donation was made to the Inner Circle on behalf of The Spirit from partial proceeds of the book. The Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce will also receive 50 free books to sell, with all profits going to the Chamber.
Starting today, current subscribers may receive one free copy of the book just by stopping by and picking it up at The Spirit office, 510 Pine St., during regular weekday business hours. Extra copies are available for $8.50 plus tax.